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New mortgages blow as five-year fixed rates top 6 per cent

Meanwhile the average two-year rate was on the brink of surging past the 6.5 per cent barrier

Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2023

Out-of-touch Tory minister claims using food bank use is a 'personal decision'

In a bruising TV encounter Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer said the armed forces earn a 'good wage' and blamed 'personal decisions' for their use amid reports RAF personnel are using food banks

Daily Mirror · Jul 4, 2023

Food bank use is a ‘personal decision’, says Tory minister

A CONSERVATIVE Government minister said it is “not correct” that people do not choose to use food banks...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2023

UK banks in dock over ‘blatant profiteering’ in cost-of-living crisis

Britain’s banks were in the dock on Tuesday over alleged “profiteering” as millions of people struggle to get by during the cost-of-living crisis.

Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2023

Australian PM hits back at Rishi Sunak over Ashes controversy – ‘same old Aussies, always winning’

Anthony Albanese took a tongue-in-cheek swipe at the British prime minister after he had backed England in the row over Jonny Bairstow’s controversial dismissal in the second Test

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023

Australian PM ribs Sunak with backing for cricketers after Bairstow stumping row

In a tongue-in-cheek swipe at his UK counterpart, Australian leader Anthony Albanese tweeted: ‘Same old Aussies – always winning!’

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023

Helpline launched to assist homeless veterans

The hotline – open to people in England, Scotland and Wales – is part of a two-year programme working towards an aim end veteran rough sleeping.

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

Two hero cops refused bravery medals sparks demand for change in honours system

The refusal to honour the two hero cops with bravery medals came after news that they would be recognised.

Daily Record · Jul 2, 2023

Minister wants nuclear test veterans to have medals by Remembrance Day

The Government announced in November last year that those who took part in the UK’s atomic bomb test operations would receive medals.

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023

'I knew I had to leave' - Refugee families came to Manchester desperate for help - now they face an uncertain future

There are hundreds of refugees living in hotels in our city, but soon they'll be forced to leave

Manchester Evening News · May 26, 2023